Kitap: Alexandra Penfold'dan Herkes Hoş Geldiniz
Sınıf: Okul Öncesi
Odak: Aidiyet, nezaket, sınıf topluluğu
Süre: 30 dakika
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Öğrenci Talimatları:
Invite every student to share a drawing, word, or photo that shows how they feel about the first day of school. This visual display lets all students see that their feelings matter and helps build a sense of belonging.
Choose a section of your classroom wall or bulletin board for the 'Welcome Wall.' Label it clearly so students know it's a safe place to express themselves.
Provide materials like paper, markers, and crayons. Encourage students to draw, write, or choose a photo that represents their first-day feelings.
Let each student explain their image or word to the class before adding it to the wall. This promotes listening, empathy, and classroom community.
Encourage students to look at the Welcome Wall throughout the year and add new feelings or experiences. Use it as a tool to spark discussions about change, growth, and belonging.
A simple lesson plan for All Are Welcome involves reading the book aloud, discussing feelings about the first day of school, and having students create a drawing that shows how they feel. This encourages belonging and classroom community in an engaging, age-appropriate way.
To teach belonging and kindness on the first day, read a story like All Are Welcome, discuss how everyone is important in the classroom, and let students share or draw their feelings. This fosters community and sets a welcoming tone.
Activities such as drawing an image of how they feel, sharing stories, or group discussions help students express their feelings about starting school. Creative visuals make it easy for young learners to communicate emotions.
Focusing on classroom community in early grades builds trust, belonging, and kindness among students. It helps children feel safe and valued, which supports learning and positive social development.
Popular back to school read alouds for building classroom community include All Are Welcome, The Name Jar, and Our Class is a Family. These books encourage discussion about inclusion, kindness, and feeling welcome.